AirTran Going to Newburgh NY

AirTran Airways to Bring New and Affordable Service to the Hudson Valley

- Service from Stewart International Airport begins January 11 -

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline will add Newburgh, NY as its 51st destination. The airline will launch new nonstop service from Stewart International Airport to Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, on January 11, 2007. The routes will be served by the quiet and fuel efficient Boeing 717-200 aircraft, part of AirTran Airways' youngest all-Boeing fleet in America.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) was on hand at the airport this morning to help unveil AirTran Airways' plans to offer nonstop service from the Hudson Valley. "I have long believed that Stewart International Airport has enormous potential to attract low cost air service for businesses and travelers alike," Sen. Schumer said. "Stewart is the perfect place for AirTran Airways, and AirTran is the perfect airline for Stewart and the Hudson Valley. Companies often look at the number of flights before bringing a business here, and up until a few years ago, people were complaining there was no way to fly here at a reasonable rate. This is a great day, for Stewart and everyone in the Hudson Valley." Schumer applauded the airline's efforts to bring affordable airfare into the city while increasing travel options. AirTran Airways will connect travelers to nearly 40 destinations nationwide.

"We are pleased to offer passengers traveling from Stewart International Airport direct access to Florida beaches and attractions as well as low fare service to almost 40 destinations nationwide through our Atlanta hub," said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways' president and chief operating officer, who was on hand to make the announcement. "AirTran Airways is lowering the cost of doing business in the Hudson Valley, boosting economic development efforts, and improving quality of life with new direct service to top business and leisure destinations."

AirTran Airways offers Hudson Valley passengers everyday low fares, new airplanes, Business Class seating on every flight, XM Satellite Radio available at every seat with more than 100 channels of commercial-free entertainment, and an award-winning frequent flier program.

"AirTran Airways is one of the best run, low-cost airlines in America today," said Stewart International Airport President and COO, Charles Seliga. "They are a great choice for Stewart because of their route structure, and we have a large demand for Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa. We have a new partner, a partner that the Airport and the community are going to support, market and turn into a huge success here at Stewart."

AirTran Airways will offer the following nonstop flight options between Stewart International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport:

Nonstop Service between Newburgh, N.Y. and Atlanta

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Newburgh, N.Y. Atlanta 590 8:40 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Daily*
Newburgh, N.Y. Atlanta 589 5:30 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Daily

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Atlanta Newburgh, N.Y. 591 11:20 a.m. 1:25 p.m. Daily
Atlanta Newburgh, N.Y. 571 8:10 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Daily**

* Operates Daily except Thursday through February 14th, and Daily
effective February 15th
** Operates Daily except Monday through February 14th, and Daily effective
February 15th

AirTran Airways will offer the following nonstop flight options between Stewart International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport:

Nonstop Service between Newburgh, N.Y. and Ft. Lauderdale

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Newburgh, N.Y. Ft. Lauderdale 595 1:55 p.m. 4:55 p.m. Daily*

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Ft. Lauderdale Newburgh, N.Y. 597 5:30 p.m. 8:20 p.m. Daily*

* Operates Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday through February 14th, and
Daily effective Feb. 15th

AirTran Airways will offer the following nonstop flight options between Stewart International Airport and Orlando International Airport:

Nonstop Service between Newburgh, N.Y. and Orlando

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Newburgh, N.Y. Orlando 565 2:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Daily

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Orlando Newburgh, N.Y. 594 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Daily

AirTran Airways will offer the following nonstop flight options between Stewart International Airport and Tampa International Airport:

Nonstop Service between Newburgh, N.Y. and Tampa

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Newburgh, N.Y. Tampa 598 8:00 a.m. 10:55 a.m. Daily*

* Operates Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday through February 14th, and
Daily effective Feb. 15th

From To Flight Departs Arrives Frequency
Tampa Newburgh, N.Y. 599 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Daily*

* Operates Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday through February 14th, and
Daily effective Feb. 15th

Following is a sample of the one-way fares* AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights beginning January 11, 2007. Fares listed require a 21-day advance purchase, are available daily and are valid in either direction:

City Pair Introductory Fare
Newburgh, NY - Atlanta $79
Newburgh, NY - Ft. Lauderdale $89
Newburgh, NY - Orlando $89
Newburgh, NY - Tampa $89
 

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